The Arts at Boston College
The Boston College Arts Council encourages advocacy, enhancement, and visibility for the arts. We believe artistic pursuits are essential to the formation of the whole person and fundamental to a dynamic university environment—whether you're reflecting on the impact of the arts in lecture halls and museums, or participating in the act of creation in our rehearsal rooms, studios, and stages.
Departments & Programs
Art, Art History, and Film
The Art Department offers undergraduate programs in Art History, Film Studies, and Studio Art, with curriculum informed by the research and practice of leading faculty.
Bands
BC Bands consists of five ensembles: BC bOp! Jazz Ensemble, the Symphonic Band, University Wind Ensemble, The "Screaming Eagles" Marching Band, and the Pep Band.
Creative Writing
Literature explores many of the enduring questions we confront as we grapple with our world. At the same time, it emboldens our capacity to re-imagine that world.
Documentary Film
The Jacques Salmanowitz Program for Moral Courage in Film is devoted to encouraging the production of film concerned with acts of moral courage, providing role models for youth worldwide.
Museum
As a teaching museum in a research university, the McMullen remains committed to the highest standards of scholarship and installation.
Music
The Music Department rises to the challenge of educating the whole person, with programs carefully designed to engage the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual faculties of our students.
Robsham Theater
In harmony with the Jesuit, Catholic tradition of Boston College, the Robsham Theater instructs and guides students in the presentation and expression of their art, cultures, and ideas to a broad audience.
Theatre
A community of students, faculty, and staff who are committed to theatre education that combines scholarship and art.
Events & Initiatives
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Arts Festival
An annual event sponsored by the Arts Council to bring the Boston College and surrounding communities together to celebrate the arts.
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CAREER Week in THE ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
A week for students from all majors to network with alumni who have successfully forged careers in all areas of the arts and entertainment.
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GALLERY 203
The gallery located in Carney Hall aims to promote student expression and exposure of the visual arts across campus. All Boston College students, clubs, faculty, and staff are welcome to share their artistic work with the community.
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WEEK OF DANCE
This week is packed with dance workshops run by students from dance groups and university faculty, and culminates in two nights of performances.
Join Us!
At Boston College, the arts inspire reflection and spark creativity. Through visual, musical, and physical art activities on and off-campus, you'll find many opportunities to think in new ways and connect to others in a dynamic environment. Join our email list and start experiencing the arts at BC!